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How to Say ‘There are two steps’ in Simplified Chinese

有两个台阶

yǒu liǎng gè tái jiē

[yoe lyahng guh táijiē]

💬 Usage Tip: Before a counting word, "two" is 两 (liǎng), not 二 (èr): 两个台阶, 两个人.

Phrase Breakdown

有

yǒu

[yoe]

have; there is/are

Used to show existence or availability of something.

Example

门口有停车位,很方便。

There are parking spaces at the entrance, which is very convenient.

两

liǎng

[lyahng]

two

The form 两 is used before measure words, as in 两个 meaning two of something.

Example

我最近在比较两个工作机会。

I’ve recently been comparing two job opportunities.

个

gè

[guh]

general measure word

A very common measure word used with many nouns, including people in simple counting.

Example

一个大人和一个孩子。

One adult and one child.

台阶

tái jiē

[táijiē]

step; steps

Raised steps at an entrance.

Example

这个台阶有点高。

This step is a bit high.

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